E-Mail Is Looking Better Than Ever

An e-mail currently in wide circulation suggests ironing or microwaving one's mail may help make it safe from anthrax and other biological contaminants. These methods, however, are likely to do little but destroy perfectly good mail. The U.S. Postal Service recommends that the best way to avoid opening anthrax-tainted letters and packages is to be aware and exercise common sense. To help that process, the USPS will deliver a postcard to every residence in the country with guidelines on how to spot and dispose of suspicious mail.

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